Virginia officials release updated COVID-19 safety guidelines, mask mandate for schools
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Education released new guidance Wednesday for PreK-12 schools for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year which includes supporting school divisions in making decisions on masking and other prevention measures.
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Education released new guidance Wednesday for PreK-12 schools for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year which includes supporting school divisions in making decisions on masking and other prevention measures.
FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE: Fairfax County Public School union says summer-school bonus creates caste system
The Fairfax Education Association has circulated a petition calling on Fairfax County Public Schools to remedy what they call a two-class system created by bonuses offered to encourage staff to sign up for volunteer extended school year shifts.
The Fairfax Education Association has circulated a petition calling on Fairfax County Public Schools to remedy what they call a two-class system created by bonuses offered to encourage staff to sign up for volunteer extended school year shifts.
Judge rules Indiana University can mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
Fairfax County approves protections for transgender, gender-expansive students
Thursday night was a big win for transgender rights in Fairfax County.
Thursday night was a big win for transgender rights in Fairfax County.
DC area parents still question mask-wearing policies weeks before in-person school begins
As most kids in the DMV move closer to going back to in-person school next month, many parents still want to know: What are the plans for masks?
As most kids in the DMV move closer to going back to in-person school next month, many parents still want to know: What are the plans for masks?
Thomas Jefferson PTSA president voted out: report
Drama is unfolding at one of the nation’s most prestigious high schools.
Drama is unfolding at one of the nation’s most prestigious high schools.
DMV parents express mixed feelings about new CDC student mask wearing guidelines
With a highly anticipated school year just weeks away, on Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings, relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
With a highly anticipated school year just weeks away, on Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings, relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
'Critical race theory' accusations prompt WV school district to pause 'Black Math Genius' program
“Racist,” and “Segregationist.” Those are some of the words being hurled toward school officials in one West Virginia district who tried to bring a program that focuses on Black kids to Jefferson County. The program is called: “Black Math Genius.”
“Racist,” and “Segregationist.” Those are some of the words being hurled toward school officials in one West Virginia district who tried to bring a program that focuses on Black kids to Jefferson County. The program is called: “Black Math Genius.”
PGCPS board members petition state to remove board chair
Six Prince George’s County school board members are petitioning the state to remove their board chair.
Six Prince George’s County school board members are petitioning the state to remove their board chair.
Nikole Hannah-Jones, Ta-Nehisi Coates to join Howard University faculty
Howard University announced the hiring of two new faculty members who the school says will help educate a new generation of Black journalists.
Howard University announced the hiring of two new faculty members who the school says will help educate a new generation of Black journalists.
Virtual summer school woes frustrate parents in Montgomery County
Some parents in Montgomery County say they are continuing to be frustrated with MCPS even after school is out, saying that their kids who are trying to attend virtual summer school, have yet to receive a link to log on for the class.
Some parents in Montgomery County say they are continuing to be frustrated with MCPS even after school is out, saying that their kids who are trying to attend virtual summer school, have yet to receive a link to log on for the class.
Arlington School Board votes to remove police from schools
In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote on Thursday night, the Arlington County Public School Board voted to remove school resource officers from permanent daily positions in schools.
In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote on Thursday night, the Arlington County Public School Board voted to remove school resource officers from permanent daily positions in schools.
DC high school teacher selected as Amazon Teacher of the Year
Amazon has named a Washington D.C. computer science teacher a 2021 Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year.
Amazon has named a Washington D.C. computer science teacher a 2021 Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year.
Loudoun County community member speaks out after being arrested during school board meeting
Loudoun County, Virginia schools have been under fire for new transgender policy proposals and critic
Loudoun County, Virginia schools have been under fire for new transgender policy proposals and critic
Prince William County School Board considering pushing back high school start time
High school students in Prince William County might get a little extra sleep starting next year.
High school students in Prince William County might get a little extra sleep starting next year.
Justices consider Harvard case on race in college admissions
With abortion and guns already on the agenda, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court is considering adding a third blockbuster issue — whether to ban consideration of race in college admissions.
With abortion and guns already on the agenda, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court is considering adding a third blockbuster issue — whether to ban consideration of race in college admissions.
Loudoun County anti-critical race theory rally: Teacher says 'our student body suffers'
'CRT seeks to diminish the reality that we are all unique and precious in God’s eyes,' rally organizer Melody Clarke told Fox News.
'CRT seeks to diminish the reality that we are all unique and precious in God’s eyes,' rally organizer Melody Clarke told Fox News.
Loudoun County Schools appealing reinstatement of teacher following controversy over gender pronouns
Loudoun County Public Schools announced Friday that they plan to file an appeal of the Loudoun County Circuit Court's decision to reinstate a gym teacher who made controversial comments regarding the school district's gender policies.
Loudoun County Public Schools announced Friday that they plan to file an appeal of the Loudoun County Circuit Court's decision to reinstate a gym teacher who made controversial comments regarding the school district's gender policies.
Virginia mom who survived Maoist China eviscerates school board's critical race theory push
A Virginia mom who endured Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution before immigrating to the U.S. ripped a Virginia school board at a public meeting Tuesday over its stubborn support of the controversial critical race theory.
A Virginia mom who endured Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution before immigrating to the U.S. ripped a Virginia school board at a public meeting Tuesday over its stubborn support of the controversial critical race theory.
Loudoun County gym teacher reinstated after suspension for opposing gender policies, group says
A Loudoun County gym teacher who was placed on administrative leave following his opposition to his school's new gender policies has been reinstated, according to the group who filed a lawsuit on his behalf.
A Loudoun County gym teacher who was placed on administrative leave following his opposition to his school's new gender policies has been reinstated, according to the group who filed a lawsuit on his behalf.